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Xbox February Update Brings Cloud Gaming Invitations, New Games, and Controller Firmware
Microsoft is currently rolling out the February update for Xbox, with a focus on several new features related to cloud gaming. The update also adds more games and features to the service, which is still in beta. Most of the changes are not related to the console itself but instead…
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Xbox Series X Prices in Brazil Soar to Nearly $2,000 Due to Shortage and Speculation
A digital newspaper, Folha de S.Paulo, recently published an article reporting that Microsoft has confirmed to two official stores that they no longer plan to restock Xbox Series X units in Brazil. This seems to suggest a shift in the company’s sales strategy for South America. Will Xbox Series X…
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Video Game Sales in the USA Drop: January Data Shows Decline for All Consoles
The well-known analyst, Mat Piscatella from Circana, shared the sales data for the video game market in the USA for January 2025. Piscatella explains that consumer spending on video games (hardware, software, accessories) has decreased by 15% compared to last year. However, this is not a direct comparison since last…
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Microsoft Has Reportedly Approved the Next Xbox and Its Costs
According to journalist Jez Corden, Microsoft has officially approved the next Xbox and its associated costs, confirming that the company will continue producing consoles. Corden’s sources indicate that the new Xbox project has passed the initial pitch phase and has been fully approved, including from the standpoint of production costs…
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Xbox Series S Version of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Helped Optimize All Platforms
Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, the public relations manager at Warhorse Studios, explained that developing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for Xbox Series S helped to optimize the game for other platforms as well. In other words, the work done to make the game run on the least powerful console of the generation had…
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Take-Two Estimates Xbox Series X|S Sales Between 27-29 Million
Microsoft has not shared updated sales data for the Xbox Series X | S in a while, and while it’s known that the Xbox consoles sell less than the PS5, it’s difficult to provide precise numbers. Analysts make estimates, but the accuracy of these figures can vary. Take-Two’s Estimate on…
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The PlayStation 6 and Next Xbox Need to Be Less Boring and More Unique
I’ve been a console gamer for as long as I can remember, having owned early systems such as the Master System, NES, SNES, and Megadrive. Now that I think of it, there are very few consoles I have never owned since. Every one of the older ones had a unique…
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Microsoft Reports Strong Growth Driven by AI, While Xbox Struggles with Hardware Sales
Microsoft has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showing strong overall growth. The company reported $69.6 billion in revenue, marking a 12% increase compared to the same period last year. Net profit also saw a 10% rise, reaching $24.1 billion. This growth was largely driven by…
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PC Game Pass Accounts for Only One-Sixth of Microsoft’s Total Subscribers
According to a report by Omdia Games, a market analysis group, subscribers to PC Game Pass currently account for only one-sixth of Microsoft’s total Game Pass users. The study, conducted late last year, considered all tiers of Game Pass, including Core, which is an updated version of the old Live…
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Phil Spencer Confirms: Starfield’s Xbox Exclusivity Is Not Permanent
Phil Spencer has made a clear statement about Starfield’s exclusivity, responding with a firm “no” when asked if the game could be considered an indefinite Xbox exclusive. This aligns with Microsoft’s ongoing policy regarding Xbox Game Studios titles, a stance that has been evident for months. Starfield’s Status as an…
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Microsoft Patents AI System to Create and Modify Video Game Storylines
Microsoft has patented a system that uses generative artificial intelligence to create and modify video game storylines. The patent, filed in 2024, is now publicly accessible. According to the patent, this technology could allow developers to personalize gaming experiences through a feedback-based system. The AI could also be used to…
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Xbox Developer Direct to Show More Games Than Expected, Says Insider
The upcoming Xbox Developer Direct is set to showcase more than the four confirmed games, according to journalist Jez Corden from Windows Central. While the event has already promised three known titles and a mysterious fourth, Corden suggests that Microsoft has surprises in store, hinting at additional announcements. Jez Corden…
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Xbox Developer Direct Scheduled for January 23
The much-anticipated Xbox Developer Direct is officially happening on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This special event will showcase upcoming video games for Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass. Teams from Xbox and third-party partners will reveal new details, gameplay footage, and updates about several highly-awaited titles, including Doom: The Dark…
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Report: Microsoft Developing Cross-platform Interface for Xbox Games on Other Platforms
According to Windows Central journalist Jez Corden, Microsoft is reportedly working on a cross-platform interface for Xbox Game Studios titles. This initiative aims to bring Xbox games to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, aligning with the company’s multi-platform strategy, which increasingly moves away from exclusivity. The proposed interface, inspired by Battle.net’s…
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PlayStation Exclusive Games Reportedly Heading to Xbox Next Year
Xbox continues to bring some of its “exclusive” titles to rival platforms, including Sony’s PlayStation. Meanwhile, Sony is also cautiously adopting a multiplatform strategy but remains hesitant to release its own games on Microsoft’s consoles. PlayStation Titles Already on Xbox A few older PlayStation exclusives have already appeared on Xbox,…
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